Republic of Iraq vs Italian Republic
A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.
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Source basis
This comparison combines Republic of Iraq and Italian Republic government portals with the primary sources for each side's dominant skilled route. Every detailed figure links through to the underlying route or data page.
Reviewed
Primary sources
- Iraq eVisa Portal
Republic of Iraq, Ministry of Interior eVisa Portal - verified
- Portale Immigrazione — Ministry of the Interior
Ministry of the Interior (Italy) - verified
- Iraq Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Visa
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq - verified
- EU Immigration Portal — Highly-qualified worker in Italy
European Commission / Italy - verified
Republic of Iraq
Iraq publishes tourist eVisa guidance through the Ministry of Interior eVisa portal and a wider consular visa-type framework through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The route set covers tourist eVisa, visit and tourism visas, normal visas, transit, multi-entry visas and work-permit-linked visa or residence cases, with extra caution for employment because MOFA says foreign-worker visas or residence permits generally require a Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs work permit.
- Official portal
- Republic of Iraq, Ministry of Interior eVisa Portal
- Languages
- Arabic, Kurdish
- Currency
- Iraqi dinar
Italian Republic
Italy issues entry visas (nulla osta) through consulates and residence permits (permesso di soggiorno) through questure (police immigration offices). The Decreto Flussi annual quota system governs most work-immigration. Italy is globally notable for its jus sanguinis citizenship-by-descent route, the EU Blue Card, and the new Digital Nomad Visa (2024). The Elective Residence Visa targets retirees and independently wealthy applicants.
- Official portal
- Ministry of the Interior (Italy)
- Languages
- Italian
- Currency
- Euro
How Republic of Iraq and Italian Republic differ
| Dimension | Republic of Iraq | Italian Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Total routes covered | 6 | 5 |
| Routes without employer sponsor | 5 | 3 |
| Routes leading to permanent residence | 0 | 3 |
| Typical full settlement timeline | — | EU Blue Card/work permit -> EU long-term residence after about 5 years -> citizenship usually after 10 years legal residence. |
| Dominant skilled visa | Work-Permit-Linked Visa or Residence Permit | EU Blue Card (Carta Blu UE) |
| Skilled visa salary minimum | — | No fixed published floor |
| Skilled visa processing time | — | MAECI - The entry visa does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route. |
| Skilled visa government fees | — | — |
| Official languages | Arabic, Kurdish | Italian |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar | Euro |
| Primary regulator | GDR | CNF |
| Policy changes (last 12 months) | 0 | 0 |
Skilled-route head-to-head
Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.
Republic of Iraq
Work-Permit-Linked Visa or Residence Permit
- Salary minimum
- —
- Government fees
- —
- Processing time
- —
- Sponsor required
- Yes
- Leads to settlement
- No
Italian Republic
EU Blue Card (Carta Blu UE)
- Salary minimum
- No fixed published floor
- Government fees
- —
- Processing time
- MAECI - The entry visa does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.
- Sponsor required
- Yes
- Leads to settlement
- Yes
Routes unique to Republic of Iraq
Visa routes side by side
Republic of Iraq (6)
Tourist eVisa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · The eVisa portal describes the eVisa as valid for 30 days; applicants should confirm whether their approval is single-entry or multiple-entry in the issued document.
Visit or Tourism Consular Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · MOFA describes tourist visa entry once during three months from grant with a one-month stay; visit visa wording also describes one-month entry and one-month residence for religious or holy-site visits.
Normal Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · One entry during three months from grant, with residence in Iraq not exceeding three months, according to the MOFA page.
Transit and Non-Stop Transit Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Transit visa: one entry within three months from grant and stay up to seven days. Non-stop transit: one supervised transit within three months without stopping.
Multi-Entry Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · MOFA says multi-entry visas may be granted for three months, six months or one year after the legal conditions are met.
Work-Permit-Linked Visa or Residence Permit
Sponsor · Non-settlement · The reviewed MOFA page does not publish a standard work-linked visa or residence-permit grant period; timing depends on the work permit, visa and residence channel used.
Italian Republic (5)
Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent — full citizenship.
EU Blue Card (Carta Blu UE)
Sponsor · Leads to settlement · 2 years; renewable.
Digital Nomad Visa (Visto per Nomadi Digitali)
No sponsor · Non-settlement · 1 year; renewable.
Elective Residence Visa (Residenza Elettiva)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · 1 year; renewable. Leads to long-term residence after 5 years.
Student Visa (Visto per Studio)
Sponsor · Non-settlement · The national visa covers entry for the approved course; the study residence permit is normally renewed in line with enrolment and academic progress.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, Republic of Iraq or Italian Republic?+
Republic of Iraq’s Work-Permit-Linked Visa or Residence Permit is the dominant skilled route; Italian Republic’s EU Blue Card (Carta Blu UE) requires No fixed published floor. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.
Does Republic of Iraq or Italian Republic have more visa routes without an employer sponsor?+
Republic of Iraq has more: 5 of its covered routes can be pursued without an employer sponsor, against 3 for Italian Republic. No-sponsor routes — such as digital-nomad, self-employment, and points-based skilled migration — matter most if you do not yet have a job offer.
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Suggested citation
Visa Atlas, "Republic of Iraq vs Italian Republic immigration comparison", https://visaatlas.org/compare/iraq/vs/italy. Last verified 27 June 2026.
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